Hybrid Senior Payroll Manager UK & Europe

Stanton House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Senior Payroll Manager for a software business in London. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum. The successful candidate will own end-to-end payroll processes, manage external payroll providers, and ensure compliance with UK payroll and tax regulations. Strong leadership experience and technical expertise in payroll are essential. Ideal for candidates available immediately or on short notice.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or relevant payroll certification.
• Significant payroll leadership experience in complex environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HMRC processes and pensions.
• Proven experience managing third-party payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end UK and European payroll.
• Partner with HR and Tax on changes to pay.
• Manage external payroll providers.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees.
• Support month-end payroll reporting.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Process improvement

Education

Payroll certification (e.g. CIPP Level 5)

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Senior Payroll Manager for a software business in London. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum. The successful candidate will own end-to-end payroll processes, manage external payroll providers, and ensure compliance with UK payroll and tax regulations. Strong leadership experience and technical expertise in payroll are essential. Ideal for candidates available immediately or on short notice.